A new £1.5 million‑a‑year funding package aims to help established UK seafood exporters expand their presence in new markets while giving smaller firms the confidence to start exporting.
Minister for Fisheries Dame Angela Eagle announced the new funding at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, the world’s largest seafood trade event.
Funded through the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, the £1.5 million‑a‑year package will deliver practical, hands‑on support for businesses, including expert advice on market access, export requirements and buyer connections.
Minister for Fisheries Dame Angela Eagle said:
“British seafood is the very best in the world, and our renewed Seafood Exports Package is about giving our businesses the tools they need to compete and win on the global stage.
“From providing practical, in‑market expertise to cutting through red tape, this £1.5 million annual investment will support exporters of all sizes to grow, reach new customers and showcase the quality, heritage and sustainability of Great British seafood worldwide.”
Situated in Church Bay on Anglesey, The Lobster Pot is a family-run business specialising in the supply of live shellfish to customers in the UK and Europe.
Julie Hill, Sales and Marketing Director for The Lobster Pot, said:
“Today, 95% of our live shellfish is exported across the northern hemisphere by either road or air. We would like to thank both Welsh Government, Defra and Seafish for their continued participation in SEG which helps drive market access for the boats that land to us and the coastal communities that rely on this trade.
“Participation at SEG is vital to our success, providing us with the opportunity to network with customers, potential customers, suppliers and other stakeholders from the industry.”
